Lanais may be common in warm-weather regions, such as Florida, but the covered outdoor space originated in the state of Hawaii. The term originally referred to a covered shelter with a thatched roof ...

If you love spending time outdoors, you're probably aware of the hours of enjoyment gained from a good deck, veranda or patio. These home features are especially lovely for those lucky enough to live ...

Living out on the lanai is one of the perks of being a Florida resident. The covered outdoor space, which shares its name with Lanai, a tiny, privately-owned Hawaiian island off Maui, has become many ...

Florida resident Tim Kelly awoke last week to a growling noise, then looked out on his lanai and, saw a 7- to 9-foot alligator stuck under an end table outside his Pinellas County home, according to ...

Common in warm-weather states, the lanai originated in Hawaii and offers a covered outdoor entertaining space. Lanais may be common in warm-weather regions, such as Florida, but the covered outdoor ...